Customs clearance

Customs clearance is one of the most critical stages of international delivery. Errors in documents, incorrectly selected FEAC code, lack of permits or unprepared evidence base can lead to adjustment of customs value (CAV), additional payments and cargo delay in temporary storage warehouse.

TransGID is a licensed customs representative (Certificate of the FCS of the Russian Federation No. 2057) and an Authorized Economic Operator. We take over the entire customs clearance process: from preliminary document verification to declaration release and interaction with customs authorities.

TransGID clients receive comprehensive FEA support in one window: international logistics, customs clearance, product certification, international payments and goods redemption.

We handle cargo from China, Turkey, UAE, India, Vietnam, South Korea, Japan, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Bangladesh, countries of Europe, Africa, North and South America.

We work with both standard commercial shipments and complex projects requiring additional permits, certifications, or preliminary FCS decisions.

Clothing, footwear, textiles, furniture, cosmetics, consumer goods, and products for marketplaces. We organize marking with the 'Cheстный знак' at foreign consolidation warehouses before crossing the Russian border.

We clear production complexes, CNC machines, pumps, production lines, special equipment, and multi-component machinery. If necessary, we assist in obtaining classification decisions from the FCS.

Servers, computer hardware, electronic components, telecommunications equipment, industrial automation, and accessories.

Spare parts, building materials, industrial chemicals, polymers, furniture fittings, and raw materials for manufacturing enterprises.

We handle most customs procedures used by Russian FEA participants:

• import of goods for domestic consumption (IM 40);
• export of goods (EK 10);
• customs transit;
• temporary import;
• temporary export;
• reimport;
• reexport.

If necessary, company specialists help choose the optimal clearance scheme before concluding a foreign trade contract.

For a preliminary calculation of customs duties and document verification, the following are required:

• invoice (Invoice);
• packing list (Packing List);
• technical description of the goods;
• contract with the supplier (if available).

In most cases, this is sufficient to determine the FEA commodity code, calculate duties, and identify potential risks in advance.

The cost of services depends on the nomenclature of the goods, the number of FEA codes, the country of origin of the products, and the supply scheme.

It is impossible to answer the question «How much does cargo customs clearance cost?» without analyzing the documents. Even the same product can be registered at different rates depending on the characteristics and configuration.

The specified tariffs are not a public offer. Terminal expenses, CFS services, and loading/unloading operations are paid separately according to the tariffs of a particular terminal.

Customs clearance is not just about submitting a declaration. Each shipment is assigned a specialist who accompanies the cargo from document verification to the release of the goods and interaction with customs authorities at all stages of the procedure.

The basic cost includes:

• verification of invoices, packing lists, contracts, and transport documents before submitting the declaration;
• preliminary verification of FEA codes and recommendations on goods classification;
• calculation of customs value, duties, VAT, and customs fees;
• analysis of risks of customs value adjustment (CVA);
• verification of the need for certification, declarations of conformity, and other permits;
• registration of an FEA participant with customs authorities if necessary;
• preparation of the goods declaration and related documents;
• submission of the declaration to the Electronic Declaration Centers;
• interaction with inspectors and preparation of responses to customs authorities' inquiries;
• representation of the client's interests in the customs clearance process;
• monitoring of customs payments and fees write-off;
• consultative support for the shipment at all stages of the procedure.

If necessary, we will additionally organize preliminary customs inspection of the cargo, escort of inspections, registration of internal customs transit (ICT), obtaining permits, product certification, and other procedures related to a specific shipment.

The wider the range of goods, the more time is required for classification and preparation of the declaration.

Equipment, chemical products, dual-use goods, and products with mandatory certification require additional documentation.

The cost of services provided by temporary storage warehouses and terminals varies depending on the region of registration.

A separate declaration is issued for each foreign trade contract, regardless of whether the cargo is transported in one batch or several.

We work with all major Electronic Declaration Centers and customs posts in Russia.

We process cargo arriving through Vladivostok, Nakhodka, Novorossiysk, St. Petersburg, Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo, Vnukovo, as well as through railway and road checkpoints.

Thanks to electronic declaration, the place of arrival of the cargo does not limit the possibilities of registration. TransGID specialists select the most convenient customs authority based on the specifics of the supply.

Adjustment of customs value (CAV) remains one of the most common problems during import.

Before submitting the declaration, we analyze the supplier's documents, export declarations, commercial offers, manufacturer's price lists, and other supporting materials. This allows us to prepare evidence in advance and reduce the risk of additional charges by customs authorities.

No broker can guarantee the absence of CAV. However, high-quality preparation of documents significantly reduces the likelihood of such situations.

Not every company is ready to engage in foreign economic activity on its own.

For such cases, TransGID offers FEA outsourcing. We act as an agent for purchasing goods, organize international payments to suppliers, deliver cargo, carry out customs clearance and hand over the released goods to the client according to Russian documents.

The client receives the goods with a set of closing documents without the need to work with currency control, foreign suppliers and customs authorities.

Consolidated cargo requires increased attention to documents. The error of one participant in the supply chain can lead to a delay of the entire container.

Our specialists check the set of documents in advance, consolidate information on commodity items and prepare the declaration before the cargo arrives at the customs post.

This allows us to speed up the release of goods and reduce the risk of additional inspections.